Racism Isn't That Complicated
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- Опубликовано: 28 авг 2024
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I think it’s safe to say that every person of good will finds racism and its various expressions repellent and reprehensible.
No good person wants to see innocent people discriminated against, victimized, abused, or worst of all murdered by those who insist on acting on an incoherent creed of supremacy and hatred. And when I say that, I truly believe that I’m describing most people. Most people care about their fellow man enough to detest racism.
So if that’s true, I think it’s a safe bet that we’d all like to find meaningful solutions to resolving that insidious influence in our communities and in our countries which means that fundamentally, the majority of people are on the same side.
When it comes right down to it, we want the same thing. We want equal opportunities for everyone, we want irrational hatred dispelled, and we want people to live in peace regardless of their racial background. In the words of Martin Luther King Jr., a person should be judged by the content of their character and not the color of their skin.
But in order to truly find meaningful, constructive solutions, we have to understand the problem. We have to properly and accurately diagnose it. Just like any illness, if you want to find the right medicine, you have to accurately diagnose what is wrong and if we don’t, we’ll just cause more damage and unfortunately, I think we’re seeing a lot of that happening as this issue gets swept up in an appetite of escalation.
We so easily get caught up in trading in a currency of injustice by refusing to respond in measure and equal proportion. Some people like to say, an eye for an eye leaves everyone blind. Actually, it doesn’t. It leaves everyone with one good eye. That’s the whole point of that biblical teaching. It’s to ensure restraint. It means that if someone steals your car, you don’t find justice by firebombing their house.
Long before we ever get to the more difficult teachings in the Bible like, love your enemies and turn the other cheek, or the teachings of mercy, at the very least, we have to learn to learn what justice is by responding proportionately. If someone steals $40 from you, justice demands $40 is returned. Not a thousand dollars - an eye for an eye.
But the discourse in the media or online is about escalation and revenge. Nobody seems to be having rational conversations. This is not how reasonable people respond to real problems in the interest of finding meaningful solutions.
For those of us that do want to take the difficult high road in seeking those solutions, the best place to start is by defining the terms we’re working with. Language is the means by which we understand each other and we can’t have peace and harmony unless we understand each other.
But what we see happening far too much in debates that have a political ingredient is the manipulation of language to prevent sides from coming together and I see a lot of that taking place in the debate around racism and racial justice.
And that’s something we need to be especially attentive too because accurate understanding of words creates wisdom and knowledge and knowledge is powerful and liberating to those who have it. So what does it tell you when people in powerful positions, whether in the media or in political activism, deliberately work to confuse our language? It shows that they want to confiscate that power. The less power the majority of us have, the more easily we are manipulated for someone else’s ends.
And as much as I’d like to explain that further, that’s not what this video’s about so I’ll just leave you with an encouragement to read an essay by Josef Pieper called “Abuse of Language, Abuse of Power.” It will help immunize you against that kind of manipulation.
So, let’s start with the definition of racism. Because that’s a serious word and a serious thing to accuse someone of. But we see people in politics and in the media brandishing it casually and recklessly which again, leads to confusion about what it means.
Here in Canada, our Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau made a statement about the issue recently by saying that anti-black racism is happening in Canada everywhere… every day. Which leaves me with the impression that if it were that pervasive, you couldn’t lave the house without witnessing it.
Well, to know if that’s true, again we have to come back to a consistent understanding of what the word racism means. Racism is the tendency to act antagonistically towards people of other races because of the belief that your race is superior. The ingredient of racial superiority is essential to the definition.
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Just wanted to point out that the definition of racism I used in this video isn't one I made up. It's a standard Oxford definition. So when I see replies from people saying that the definition is wrong and that it's something else, it plays right into what I said in this video about the manipulation of language in order to divide and, let's be honest, conquer.
Hello brother, I pointed out the definition and interpretation of “racial discrimination” in the CERD and didn’t pull it out of thin air. But I recognize this is your space so feel free.
Brian, thanks for your thoughtful video. Here are two key points I would make in response. First, dictionary definitions do not authoritatively settle the meaning of disputed ideas. You wouldn’t accept a dictionary definition to dispute Thomistic concepts of cause, person, or substance, right? In a similar way, today people want to introduce more nuance into the idea of racism than the simple dictionary definition you have in mind in at least two ways: (a) by distinguishing acts stemming from overtly or self-consciously racist motives from acts stemming from implicit associations that are racist, and (b) by applying the term analogously to institutions/structures. You’re welcome to critique these extended notions of racism, but they do not in themselves fall under Pieper’s critique simply for introducing complexity into the idea of racism. Second, the video discusses racism motivated by overtly racist beliefs, and it also discusses cases where a person from one race acts badly toward a person from another race without this bad action being motivated by overtly racist beliefs. But there is a set of examples of racism in people’s actions that the video did not address, which is a lacuna in the argument. I’m thinking of cases where members of a racial group are treated differently than members of another group in a way that is best explained by (at minimum) implicit racist associations that lie behind the unequal treatment. Here are some examples from studies I’ve read-let me know and I’ll happily provide all the primary sources. In the American justice system, black men on average receive 10% harsher sentences than white men for the same crimes. In one study 2 sets of identical resumes with only the names being different (one set had traditional English names like John and Mary and the other set had “Black-sounding” names) were sent to thousands of job listings; the resumes with black-sounding names had ~50% fewer interview offers. In another study, teachers were asked to describe what punishment/discipline would be appropriate in a variety of scenarios, and researchers found that if they gave the same scenario to two groups of teachers, changing only the race of the student (white to black) the suggested discipline/punishment was consistently harsher when the student was black. Again, in a study of teachers, a picture/drawing of a classroom full of students is shown to teachers, and they were asked to describe a student’s behavior. When he’s depicted as white, he’s more likely to be described in positive terms (he’s leading, telling a funny story, etc.); when he’s black, the terms are more often negative (he’s disrupting, speaking out of turn, etc.). I think this is all strong evidence that it’s very common to make implicit pejorative associations in light of a person’s race, which I think is fair to call implicit racial bias or implicit racism, and I think further that there is clear evidence that this can motivate our actions. This sort of case introduces a layer of complexity that your video does not allow or address, and I think it shows that racism is not as straightforward as is suggested here.
@@hgv85 Thanks for your articulated comment, so I don't have to write one of my own. I am not a big fan of debating the meaning of words, I just don't see a point in it. It is important to understand what people mean by a word, but I really don't care how others use words.
I get what you're saying Brian, but dictionary definitions are not the be all end all of nuanced topics such as racism. You're assuming that anyone who takes a deeper approach into this topic has evil intentions of division, which only shows that you need more dialogue with people studying systemic racism, so that you see that it's precisely the opposite. Now there are people who are very toxic and judgemental about this whole thing, and that's definitely not the way to go. But if you talk to a lot of black people and other minorities you will find out that many of them have experienced systemic racism, and it is a daily struggle. Why do you think a lot of black parents have to have 'the talk' to their children about police? What we want is justice and true acceptance of everyone, not just superficial acceptance. If you are interested in this topic (I'm assuming you are since you made this video), I recommend to look beyond a simplistic dictionary definition and learn more about this. Imagine if people judged all our religious studies and beliefs based only on dictionary definitions. God bless you
@@jacurutu6888 Thanks for your comment, you made a very good point.
"The solution to racism is NOT genuflecting to political movements." ◀ THIS
Only kneel to God. You'd think some people would at least pretend to believe in him just to get out of it. This movement has helped me realize something. The rise of secularism not only rejects God, it has gotten to the point of forgetting God. This really is sad
Yes!
@@crobeastness why do you think that there were no Christians protesting brutality peacefully?
But if the Church was under siege and we were required to protest wouldn't we not go and protest?
a good example is march for life...there are genuine protesters who are protesting peacefully so shouldn't we hear them? I can't imagine what the many countless families who have been robbed of their family members feel. The Church has had countless instances where it literally had to go to war.
Zuzu
Correct.
Now we see the ‘errors of Russia 🇷🇺’ for all they were.
#Evolutionism to #Secularism has given man the false belief in himself as #God.
May the Lord have mercy on us all...
My constant frustration as a student of the way of Christ’s peace is the lack of willingness to talk about things frankly and with charity in society today. I believe this problem has been exacerbated by our 24hr news cycle and social media’s effect upon our social psyche.
Thank you for promoting that peaceful conversation that we need today.
JMJ
Nice profile picture.
Your calm demeanor, precise wording, and sound logic while tackling gunpowder topics is a rarity and your gift. Best commentary I've heard.
You took the words out of me. My exact thoughts also. This is why I love this channel.
Another good and intelligent channel I recommend is the Patrick Coffen,Coffen nation also Canadian.
Being accused of racism today is like being accused of blasphemy during medieval times.
People get accused nowadays of racism when they disagree with someone about issues that have absolutely nothing to do with race LOL
@@KMF3 Dalai Lama is called racist for saying "Europe is for europeans".
What you said here has provided me with the most clarity I've had since this whole issue started a few weeks ago. Thank you.
Well this « whole issue » hasn’t started weeks ago
Love thy neighbor as thy self.
The golden rule that all christians overlook,without knowing that it's the most important one.
God bless you Bryan.
Tottaly agree, and even more, us Catholics should love our neighbours like Christ loves us.
“All christians overlook”? Don’t judge. 🙃
To be fair the most important one is to love God. But I'll let it slide. Especially since even among those who love God, charity towards their neighbors is rarer these days.
@@spqrd13
Jesus said clearly the following,
The Golden Rule is the ethical principle of treating other people as one's self would prefer to be treated. One of Jesus' most famous and impactful teachings, the Golden Rule can be found in the Bible verses Matthew 7:12 and Luke 6:31:
“So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets.” Matthew 7:12
“Do to others as you would have them do to you.” Luke 6:31
A simple notion about the ethical treatment of others that was profound in its origin and resonates through the ages.
Meaning of the Golden Rule in the Bible
"Golden Rule" is not explicitly found in Scripture, this became the popular way of referring to the words of Jesus in Matthew 7:12 and Luke 6:31. In summary, the Golden Rule encompasses the empathic essence of morality. It is a simple yet powerful way of saying that we should recognize the respective dignity of our fellow man and not forget we all are capable of inflicting immoral actions. This is vital in following the commandments of God and creating a more virtuous world.
Jesus declares, "Do to others as you would have them do to you." With regard to the Old Testament, two main points prevail. Matthew's reference presents the Golden Rule as encapsulating the teachings of the law and the prophets. Matthew 7:12 reads, "So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets." Second, even though the Golden Rule addresses human interpersonal relationships, its message is additionally theological. That is, the very character of God guides how we should interact and relate to one another.
@A.A.Ron Davis
Protestantism originated with Martin Luther (1483-1546), a former Catholic. Although Protestants claim that they follow 'Biblical Christianity', and not a man, they are inclined to defend Martin Luther. This is because Martin Luther was the first recognizable spokesman for the Protestant version of 'Christianity'. Before his separation from the Catholic Church in 1520, there was no public defender of what we now know as Protestantism, whose main doctrines are justification by faith alone and Scripture alone.
They are following the inventions of a man who was led and used by the devil to create a false version of 'Christianity', which would mislead countless people.
Some good points. As an American Black man and a pastor, I agree with some of your points I disagree with others but a good discussion nevertheless.
Then as a sold out for Christ born again Catholic who happens to also be a white American male, I would welcome hearing what you have to say. In Christ, Andrew
As a black catholic woman I agree with you. This conversation does not reflect a black perspective in its entirety. when you talk about how people have looted as your main point without acknowledging how George Floyd and many other men have been brutally murdered. where is the justice for them? in a system that historically favours its white police being unstable/mentally ill, otherwise how do you explain someone with a dozen misconducts not getting any action at all???
I feel we are not talking about the main points on racism not just on black people but on all races...
@A.A.Ron Davis So rather than answer my sincere question about your undisclosed concerns you decided to berate my denomination of Christianity. Not very brotherly, whether white, black, or purple with pink polka dots. May Jesus bless you with the desires of His divine heart so you will know, love, and serve Him in holiness for all your days. In Christ, Andrew
@@ekrahmatu2799 Then you need to listen to this message: ruclips.net/video/HxqEtO9nt9c/видео.html
@A.A.Ron Davis There's no such thing as "Biblical" because first of all there's no word "Biblical" in Scripture. How hypocritical are you?
I'm with you on this except for the repaying $40 part. If a thief's only risk is having to pay back what he stole, he's likely to have a "You win some, you lose some" mentality and continue stealing. If he has to pay back $200 (5 times what he stole, which is the Old Testament penalty), he has more to think about, and there is a disincentive to continue his evil behavior. We have fines and prisons for good reason, and in most cases it is a just thing.
What Brian was talking about was justice. So, maybe to give more back is beneficial for the one who stole, and maybe the other one feels “good” recieving it... but in the strict sense is not “just”. I think this is why defining terms is so important: justice is to give someone his due or what it is owed. And in the example, this is exactly $40
@donm8615 so what happens to a teenager, who perhaps had 1 beer too many and while driving back hits a person who now has a broken arm. Should the teenage driver be put to death for his crime? And what of a mass shooter or a serial killer, how will you kill them more than once? Or how about a person who steals food because they are dying of hunger? How should they be punished?
In your idea, you forget the one thing Brian talked about, thinking about people as individuals who each have different lives, thus different motives. Replace "thief" by white/black/brown/blue/green/whatever person, and you'll see that you can't treat all thieves/criminals/people the same. Furthermore, you're anticipating the reaction a person might have. But on what basis are you doing that? This is called having a biais or being prejudiced (meaning to pre-judge).
There is the stigma if being a theif.
@donm8615 what you are talking about is motives for crime and explanations (there is a criminological theory for that and slightly on a tangent to what I think Brian was saying), this is not the same thing as Justice models. Justice models are about fairness and what's reasonable. (search up Jeremy Bentham and this was the point that I believe Brian was making)
Thank you very much for this dose of common sense. It's sad that so many people don't realize that treating all issues as a matter of race is pretty much the definition of racism.
A lot of issues are a matter of race
@@ngumlovered7566 not everything... so we shouldn’t treat it like it is. We want proper solutions for the problems we have. Context is important.
@@134t7 Proper solution - Don't mix different populations. Problem solved.
In the U.S. I believe a lot of the problems start with the government intervention of the 1960s in the war on poverty. Racism was more overt and seen daily. However, black families had higher rates of marriage, stronger families than whites, and less violence in their communities on top of their people coming out of poverty at a steady rate of 1% a year. They didn’t rely on government, and probably didn’t much trust the government. The introduction of welfare and the terms of receiving welfare have destroyed those black communities. Their dependence on it keeps them trapped in dangerous neighborhoods. The politicians of these communities are hell bent on keeping their constituents on welfare. This prevents functional families from forming.
I like how we’re ignoring the war on drugs in the 80s and mass incarceration
May the Holy Spirit be with you, and protect and guide you always Brian. He has clearly blessed you with a bright mind and talent to convey your thoughts. Thank you for spreading His light. I wish I could make as much sense as you do 🙂
I’m so glad that you posted this. There is so much vitriol going back and forth in the streets and online and people are just talking past each other. Racism is a serious sin and so is wantonly accusing people of it without any certainty. There is no denying that there has been a long history of racism in this country or anywhere else in the world for that matter. We should speak out against injustices and act with love and charity toward all people. We need to see each person as being made in the image and likeness of God. There are political measures that can be taken but it also has to start with each individual person examining their own hearts and minds.
8:30 another thing I would add about judgement: "judge not, lest you be judged" means that if you judge others you will (and ought) to be judged by the same standards. So one may only judge if he has cleansed himself of sin
That, unfortunately, is never achieved in this world.
Gods Army Actually its God’s word that judges all of us sinners.
Your insistence to make sure we're talking about the same things with the vocabulary we use is a good one. As they say on the No Agenda Show with Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak, _"words do matter"_ .
One more comment! I am commenting so much here because I believe you are a very intelligent person and that your followers are too. The police situation in America is bad. It needs serious course correction and has needed it for many, many, many years. If you ask a friend who is black to tell you an experience they have had with racism or the police, I believe almost all of them have at least one or several truly heartbreaking stories. I would encourage anyone in the comments to share their story here if they feel called to. You don’t owe it to anyone to enlighten us but I know I appreciate hearing these stories. The fact that for the most part the black community still extends grace and forgiveness to a system and social contract that has been broken for years overwhelms me. I’m not sure what it is like in other countries. I didn’t even know this was going on in my own country until the past few years.
34-1 mmurder rates. From B to W people. Who're the victims?
Ignorance, Corruption, Hate & Hypocrisy will always be part of secular society.. Only Jesus Saves.
One helluva non sequitor and I say that as an atheist sympathetic to the best of what Christianity and faith in general has to offer
Unfortunately I think one of this days I shall have to apologise for being European and catholic. First they told us that there were no races. Now they say that one of the races is being victimised by the white patriarch ... and guilt is upon all white people. Looting becomes, therefore, justified.
Not one of these days. Now! This is what's occurring as we speak
In the end, it's all marxism. The root of the problem I mean.
Big respect brother. Being a true catholic today involves courage and you've just proven that :)
“In a time of deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act.”
We're precisely in times of deceit, when there's a resistance by many people to recognize how commonplace racism really is, that when we point it out it makes people uncomfortable. Just as you said, "In times of deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act." Have you happened to listen to a black Catholic brother or sister talk about their experience? It can be eye-opening.
Though I do agree with some of you’re points, it seems like you didn’t do your research. Here’s a few things you’ve failed to mention.
1. Most looters and rioters didn’t actually support BLM. Most rioters were either just trying to make BLM look bad, or were taking advantage of the situation. In fact, even Jake Paul took advantage of the situation to loot and riot. Also, I feel like even if this wasn’t the case, I feel like a month or two of rioting is pretty minor compared to centuries of the enslavement, unjust killings, and systematic racism of black people.
2. There are multiple reasons why it’s believed that George Floyd’s murder was an example of racism, all of which you don’t mention.
a. George Floyd was killed for possessing $22 of counterfeit money
b. The officer who killed George Floyd had a history of excessive police force against black people (including black minors)
c. There were three other police officers who stood there and watched
d. If this was the cause of mental illness or PTSD, wouldn’t one of the other three police officers have stopped the officer before he killed the man?
3. BLM isn’t just saying “stand with black people.” The point of the movement is to bring awareness to the social injustices and systematic racism that plagues the black people and minority groups of America every day and to fix them. No one is saying that all black people are the same, but the point is that most black people have felt the injustice of “the system” at some point in their life and they’re trying to make that common knowledge.
I understand that you aren’t seeing many updates on the case seeing as you probably don’t watch American news channels, but being Canadian doesn’t give you an excuse to be ignorant. If you’re going to do a video on something as serious as this, please do your research. It’s offensive that you couldn’t take the time to make sure that your points couldn’t be refuted or that they weren’t just plain wrong.
Yea honestly i don't trust him. Even he chose to be willfilly ignorant smh
idk about anti black racism in Canada but the silence coming from Canadians about government and police abuse on First Nation peoples is deafening.
Don't forget the historical context in which these actions take place. This police act in itself might not say much unless you put it back in the grand scheme of things. It's pretty easy to tell when you're treated differently based on your ethnicity, believe me.
Racism is obviously historically relevant, but the concept of oppression changes and varies depending on time and space, therefore, it is a dangerous idea to believe that all unequal outcomes is the result of oppression.
Brian I agree with some of your commentary, but defining terms like you said is very important. That definition of racism you provided deals with personal racism, the personal prejudice against other races. However, a lot of times in political discourse when people say racism it means systemic racism, which is institutionalized and is something that can be encountered every day because it's unfortunately part of the societal structure. It means institutions, deliberately or not, treat people of darker skin colors worse than those of lighter colors, instead of equally. I hate it as much as you do, and it's not always easy to spot for us who are not systemically discriminated against on a daily basis. Precisely the point of systemic racism is that it's not just people openly thinking "Oh I hate black people'" it's that it resides even in the subconscious and influences people's behaviors and actions. It's obvious and hard to deny that the police force is biased against black people and treats them more violently than white people. That's systemic racism, it doesn't matter if someone in particular thinks "whites are superior" actively. And sadly our black brothers throughout history have suffered a lot and some of them live in constant fear and rejection due to this sad aspect of society. I agree we should not automatically assume or impose political movements on behalf of an entire community, but we can't deny the DAILY reality of systemic racism either. Just because we don't perceive it doesn't mean it doesn't exist. We should always talk and discuss these topics with love, because it's the only way to have a genuine conversation. But it's very dismissive to say that racism doesn't exist and occur on a daily basis for a lot of people. It's an unfortunate reality. We must fight it - with love, not more hate - but we must also accept its sad existence to be able to do it.
Here's a document by the USCCB on institutional racism:
www.usccb.org/issues-and-action/human-life-and-dignity/racism/upload/racism-and-systemic-racism.pdf
I hope it gives you insight so we can learn more about this unfortunate phenomenon.
Now this may sound a bit harsh but I sincerely mean it well. I think that if you want to talk about as delicate a topic as racism, you need to do more research. It seems that you just looked up a dictionary definition of racism and went for your opinion. I understand why that would seem fair but please understand that the study of racism goes a lot further and is a lot more nuanced than it may seem. There's an entire branch of academia that studies its roots, consequences, and the impact it has on society.
To dismiss it and oversimplify it so much has the same effect as when people brand us all Christians as believers in an "old man in the sky" and don't read more nuanced theological understandings of God.
I hope I was able to get my message across without turning this into a heated debate, which is unfortunately so common in today's social media landscape, so that we can all learn about this aspect of our society and help make this world a better place to live in for people of all backgrounds.
May we find unity and peace in God!
Level-headed, as usual, Brian. Thank you so much! Ignore those who gave you a thumbs down. They are clearly not critical thinkers. If thinkers at all.
I thumbed down becouse he went too soft on blm. They're killing children and he didn't mention it.
There is only 1 race, the human race.
This is of course true on one level but I think that you are forgetting that on another level we do have a myriad of other races.
@@KMF3 Race is a social construct, different cultures and societies use the word in different ways. The meaning of the word even evolves through time. Thats why its hard to point point, although the defintion Brian articulated encapsulates the jist of it. I don't know what the word means in my culture today, but in the past the word race meant something like a people that adhered to a common language, culture and religion. That definition was from pre-modern poets and intellectuals, and since the enlightenment onward with its emphasis on science and eugenics the word got associated with biology and skin colour, which by definition is superficial.
Congratulations! I was expecting the usual platitudes and mush we're bombarded with all day. Rationality is a nice change.
Another awesome video from my favorite Catholic RUclipsr!
Yeeeeah, this is a bad take. Your example of the police officer is an example of systemic racism. Another example of this would be the stop and frisk program from NY. Your definition is a very limited view of racism, and honestly, it doesn't seem like you've actually engaged with other ideas about racism. I think you should make a real effort to engage with people, especially people of color, who are discussing this. I would go so far to say that your views on racism are part of the problem. "Don't be a racist" isn't just simplistic, it's ignorant. "Don't demand inflated reactions to crimes" is a perfect example of a privileged position. If you want a place to start, read this: www.theplayerstribune.com/en-us/articles/kevin-prince-boateng-soccer-racism
Brian, could you please make a video about how much of what the BLM organization stands for is anti-Catholic and that Catholics don’t need to side with them to be against hatred?
TRUTH
As Christians we must argue that race is an arbitrary category. There are varying and superficial physical traits (eye/hair/skin color, body type, etc.) and mutable cultural differences. Yet, allowing only for essential gender distinctions, all human beings are fundamentally alike, possessing an innate worthiness and dignity. If we allow the "dehumanists" to define the terms we'll lose the battle.
Wrong. Christianity forbids multi-ethnic societies. The traits aren't just superficial either. Try move to Nigeria and you'll quickly discover that it's actually different than Europe. You might not have known that, now you do. Race creates culture. Culture is mostly genetic. You might as well say men and women have no differences either. Don't speak as if you're Christian, you're obviously not.
@@beastvicious8672 ,Cristianity pressuposes transcence, not a internal thing and God had an alliance with the Jews. And if culture is mostly genetical, why we can speak languages that mostly speakers don't share same genetic pool as ours, we use different tecnologies in a few five years of differences, why saying that European descendants and Native Americans are Americans, even the last ones having ancesters living in such geographical areas thousands of years and first only in a few two centuries?! You're affirming Ethiopian, Indian, Copts, Latino Cristians don't exist (they don't share the same gene pool, but except of Latinos, the religion base is traced thousands of years ago). Well, sex is an exclusive and stable thing to most of mammals, making paleontologists stablish first aiming don't put a fossil in other population group. And "race" pressuposes population, that an instable and comparative thing, cause you have more in common with your possible mixed race cousin than with the other aleatory citizen of your country, even you only share 50% of a very few elements that make him interssectional population. That's why "race" and even species don't make sense: You assume exclusivity and stability, when it's not
I completely agree about the standard of debates, where the terms involved in the discussion are never fully defined so how can the debate be meaningful? It seems to me that no one is interested in truth anymore, just in 'winning'.
Exactly
Words have meaning.
Whoever is free of guilt might throw the first stone.
I think what more people need to do is be quiet and still within themselves and in truthful conversation with God/spirit and find where in their heart they still keep racism alive even in the smallest pockets, even in the subtlest of ways. I agree racism as a term is very intense and can be thrown around flippantly and harmfully, but I do think everything that the black community has gone through in this country (whether related to actual racism or the system of capitalism) needs to be reflected on. In our own personal homes, hearts and communities. I believe Jesus would have done that. I believe we’ve made it too easy to not do that. A lot of people are not following the way of Christ, are not still or aware enough in their own hearts to understand themselves so I believe that it is part of what this movement is seeking to do. Just my thoughts.
You're a marxist. Literally a satanic ideology. Don't use Jesus name in vain.
I also think the disproportionate amount of funding that is given to police and military over programs like education, equal access to real foods for children in school and mental health, community and social programs is part of the problem. We expect armed cops to do too much and do things that mental health professionals should do. The massive inequality between those who earn the most and earn the least in this country is also a form of violence - its effect is just not as immediate. Withholding safe drinking water and access to good food is a form of violence. I think we can and should do better as a community to care for one another. I don’t know what that looks like or how it happens but I know it needs to get better. And it’s on all of us.
Bu that is not the case. Education is far more heavily funded than the police and the military.
Robby source?
@@froggie9871 Look at your own state budget. The national military budget is about 3%.
Thank you Brian. This is excellent and has been an oasis of sense in a desert of madness. Bless you from the UK
Also, "most people agree" is not an argument.
I'm not opposed to other tribes but I am pro my tribe.
However , being White , that's not allowed is it ?
You’re allowed to be pro your “tribe”, but you should also be pro other “tribes”. However, if you’re prejudiced against other “tribes” (aka, you’re racist), that would be a problem.
@@caitcatxd6104 Blacks and Hispanics are not pro other tribes, only their own respective tribes, most of the time except in elections at the expense of the European ethnic stock so I'm don't blame European Americans when they are pro-tribe of their own. In fact, blacks have the highest amount of in-group preference compared to other races. It's a fantasy to be both pro of your own tribe and pro-others when other groups don't do the same thing.
If Blacks and Hispanics are not held to the same standard as whites when it comes to racism, especially toward whites, than the word "racism" becomes meaningless.
Difficult topic with difficult answers; it's technically a simple one, but not an easy one, especially due to some of the societal, cultural and tribal aspects of our existence here on Earth. But still, this is a fallen world, where God is displeased by lukewarmness rather than extremisms, so we must walk a thin fine line..."Everything with moderation, even moderation" wrote Oscar Wilde; he was too moderate: 'especially moderation' would be the best phrasing of that epitaph of a declaration.
I agree with you with the blandish yet violent use of the word by those who always fill their words and pages with it, and how they brandish it. Even if you clarified that the definition is that of "a sense of superiority", too often is used whist voluntarily misusing that word, and that's why it's so maddening for me personally...plus all the common generalizations of different ethnic groups into a "one fits all" definition. I'm Italian, I despise being called "white", for it's but a truly skin deep analysis of my people.
As a black Catholic I have been very saddened at how many Catholic apologists have responded to this issue. This was ok but it really shows you don’t understand what blacks go through in many cases. So the end I have come to really understand “father forgive them for they don’t know what they do”. While this applies also to the violent protesters that have destroyed property. It also applies to those who don’t understand the larger context of what it means to be a visible black person in many countries. I should state here that the problem is not only from “whites” but even other ethnicities. My sadness as a black Catholic is also a sense of betrayal. After defending our church when other blacks said our church was full of racists, it is disheartening to see the response of many of our fellow Catholics. I suppose we presumed many things but God sees it all . Therefore as scripture says, the battle is the Lords. That said this is a type to listen and ask actual blacks what the anger is about and not presume. The death of George Floyd is an explosion /lightening rod of a long context of daily discrimination . Yes this exists. You won’t know since you are not a target. I watch my visibly black family (am far lighter so tend to get these less) struggle to flag a cab, get followed in stores and I don’t, people avoid seating next to them on public transit, I watch others leave public swimming pools when they enter and so on. I just learned of even black seminarians getting similar issues even in seminary! Ive even seen too often the Church fill up and ppl still avoiding seating next to the blacks there. These are things who’s internal painful effects could accumulate and can cause depression in ordinary people. But I see many rise above , singing with joy and trying to stay positive. Yet sometimes things accumulate and gets too painful not to speak out or protest. This does not justify the acts of those that are destructive and violent. Yet to conflate this huge context with loss of property is sad. (On à related note: BLM is both a movement and a hashtag and these shouldn’t be conflated). Racism has ended in law in most places but not in all policy and definitely not in practice. Yet almost all Catholic apologists take things out of context and have focused on the violent issues alone. But I suppose lack of knowledge is a serious issue in conversations like this. Please talk to blacks in your community. Listen to faithful black priests eg in Ascension Presents here on YT. They are not destroying property so there is nothing in the way. In the end I keep my eyes on Christ who sees all and is above all.
I don't doubt that you have to deal with those issues that you laid out in your comment. However how are even the peaceful protest going to address those little teeny tiny things that are like a Thousand Cuts everyday. The only thing that I see these protests doing and I am speaking of even the peaceful ones is creating division amongst us. And what is this thing about a group of white people bowing down and kneeling to a group of standing black people? That's obviously not violent is it but it certainly seems to be blasphemous to God
KMF in the book of Acts the Hellenists complained that they were being excluded in the daily distribution. What did the disciples do? They listened and did what was proper to correct it. Black ppl already live in a divided world evidenced by the day to day discrimination . They are fed up and highlighting it now. Awareness . You can point at all wrong things to avoid listening,
that is your choice.
@@KMF3 Could you be more ignorant? My goodness. Political action is the ONLY way to get things done. Name one other option? Protesting, when done right, is a marvelous thing.
@@commscompany1502 I think you are misunderstanding me.
@@TheRealShrike starting off a conversation with disparaging remarks is not a way to open a dialogue. Therefore I'm not going to respond to your comment. If you wish to make another comment that doesn't include personal attacks I'd be happy to talk with you.
8:25 - Also, do you happen to know where Aquinas said that on judgement? It's a good quote.
Summa Theologica: Second section of Part 2, Question 60, Article 3 beginning with, "Now there are three degrees of suspicion." Brian altered some of the wording, but it stays true to its meaning regardless.
Striving for multiculturalism is the first step in making a country into a swamp of infighting. Religions do this just as well.
Precisely because there's an inherited racist attitude towards "the other." In order to truly fight racism we need to learn how to live together! Keeping each to their own will never solve the underlying issue.
Most people want peace... others want you to have a one way conversation where if you do not agree with them you are racist, wrong whatever... God Bless you Brian
Many say "no justice, no peace" but Jesus shows us that peace is true justice! In Christ, Andrew
Thank you for your clear headed moral reasoning as befitting a Catholic, Brian. When the rest of the world is at each other's throats, you make an appeal to humanity's higher faculties.
The one part that seems at odds with the rest of the Catholic precision was the secular definition of racism. It is so broad that it denies the specific God given talents that He has self-evidently bestowed on specific groups so as to enrich the whole.
A Catholic approach to clarify the definition of racism would circumscribe the definition with the caveat that it applies to those who believe in the "inherent greater dignity of one race over another" rather than the imprecise, vague, and nebulous phrasing of one race being "superior"over another.
Oh, how little you know about Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King. Rev. Dr. King did not only say those words about race and it easy to cherry-pick from his most well-known words. He called out the United States for its structural violence and paid for that with his life.
I think you should listen to what many black folks have to say about race and class instead of venturing to say what might be or what they might think. Listening is key right now. Actually, it's always key. Structural problems of racism within institutions such as the criminal justice system, the training of police, the prison system, and their deep roots in history are all tied into what we see now with this uprising. That police officer who killed George Floyd might not be a racist (according to what you say here), but the institutions that shaped him over a lifetime have been stained with that sin and therefore predisposed him to behave as he did. I doubt he would have behaved the same way with a white person. That's the problem with racism we don't acknowledge or study, and try to root out. The problem in what you are teaching here is that you want to reduce the sin of racism to an individual sin or the sin of a few (Don't be racist. Oh, great! Problem solved.) and ignore the underlying problems that must be remedied on a larger scale, through new laws, or measures. Certainly, conversion and theological study of racism and inequality are part of this, BUT NOT ENOUGH.
And on another point: The reactions we are witnessing are not rooted in "infantile narratives," (your words) but are a painful reaction to injustice, one that I doubt you have ever felt or have had to live with your entire life. Some people have been violent in these protests, but the criminal justice system that destroys black lives and by extension black communities is far more violent though not one window is smashed in the process.
You oversimplify such a difficult issue.
Just out of curiosity, when one race considers itself superior to another race, is this prejudice also kind of ethnic-idolatry and does it go against the second commandment?
This was never about Racism
So we have all seen the passion behind these "protestors" this past week.. it got me thinking.. where the heck was our passion, when our government violated our most fundamental rights this year ?? Where were our million man marches ?? Where was our out rage ?? There was none ! We were tip towing around, asking pretty please if we could have church in a parking lot if we be extra careful! And we where still told no ! And our actions got us absolutely no where.. except for laughed at ! And made fun of.. criminals are allowed to riot and destroy property and fight with police.. but we couldn't go to church.. I'll tell ya why.. because we the faithful.. we.. the average citizen.. HAVE LOST THE FIGHT IN US. WE HAVE LOST THE FIRE.. Weve become a bunch of push overs ! And Catholics / Christian's, ARE NOT to be push overs and we can not afford to be so, anymore.. Our country cant afford good men, to be silent wimps any more.. We CAN NOT, put all of our cookies in the jar of a free Masonic godless corrupt government, or its police force.. We need to unify and form our own strategies and our own group and means of protecting.. We need to start seriously thinking about sub communities and some form of succeeding.. Seriosuly.. Because, if things ever go even more in the direction of civil unrest.. it dosnt look like we are going to be able to count on our local govs. as much as we previously might of thought.. Next time, what if these groups gather outside of our homes ?! While they are out and about in other places?? Then what ?? What will we as a community of believers do ?? To protect and defend our families and our neighbors.. You alone, with your family ARE NOT! going to be able, to take on an endless mob.. it's just not possible.. There are enemies of peace and order and decency right now, united.. and they are using a manufacturred so called "righteous cause" as an illusion, a smoke screen, to justify violent behaviour.. But unified they are none the less.. And they arnt going to show me or you, any mercy.. and So.. are WE UNIFIED ?? Are We the Christian faithful, unified ? It's not enough to assume our neighbors will unify last minute under or for the sake of law and order.. that's a dangerous assumption.. you dont know if 1/3 or 1/2 of your neighbors won't turn around and join the mob ! You dont know if they will just, not leave their homes until the mob forces them out.. it's time to really think about these things.. To be unified in a wish washy I dont really know my neighbors but I hope they will fight if the time came, kind of way. Isnt going to cut it.. because the other side is very much unified in a belief.. in a belief.. a cause. The cause may be not what its presented to be.. it might be un just.. but a cause non the less.. and so.. we need to unite in our faith. Under The Cross.. Like a Knight ! Yes. A midevil knight !
Men. Its time to unify. It's time to think boldly.. these are bold times.. Going along passing the buck and thinking things will work themselves out, hasn't worked.. it can't work.. we need to take the initiative! We need to get active and involved.. or werre going to lose.. Our Church isnt going to come to our rescue.. Our Gov. isnt going to come to our rescue.. and our local police arnt going to come to our rescue.. This is 100% up to us.. They will all throw us to the wolves in a heart beat, to save themselves.. And I feel, groups like The Knights of Columbus, and perhaps forming new groups like that.. is what we are going to need to do.. We are going to have to plan, and rehearse, and be prepared for ... anything really.. Plans for communication.. plans for escape. Plans for gathering. Plans for defense. Plans for worship, if or when the church is forced to go under ground.. What we all just witnessed , being allowed and orchestrated to play out.. Should be a major wake up call.. that we are in this fight alone.. PRAY FOR TRUMP. VOTE FOR TRUMP. VOTE FOR CONSERVATIVE GOD FEARING FREEDOM BELIEVING MEN AND WOMEN, LOCALLY. and everyone, please sit down and talk to your Priests and Bishops.. about all of these things.. Make sure they are on the side of God and the true Church.. make sure they understand what's going on here.. amen.
This is a very, very good step toward bringing the dialog into the realm of common sense and possible solutions.
I've notice when dealing with children, even under the age of 10, there are some who want to be "on top" of any hierarchy (existing, or one they created), and there are those who escalate violence extremely quickly and high-level. If those two characteristics are inborn, then they need an appropriate place for expression - understanding that no one is best at everything, and finding the sports or organizational skills, or whatever outlet where they can be 'the best' for the best of the group. (and perhaps stop sending the violence-escalators into the areas of law enforcement!) We all have gifts, and a full life is where everyone's gifts can contribute to the whole.
It's called. "The 2-repeat allele of the MAOA gene". Look it up.
Brian,
You are presenting a sane, rational, response based upon principles of Christian Humanism. There are still many blacks who adhere to these standards as articulated by Martin Luther King, Jr. There are, however, many other blacks, influenced by other philosophical foundations and a quasi-religious idolization of anti-racism itself, that do not hold to the foundations you use or King used.
A video which explains these differences well can be found here: ruclips.net/video/6orCV4I7jjU/видео.html Though Coleman Hughes is an atheist, he recognizes the power in King’s larger metanarrative of Christianity in grounding Humanism in absolute and universal language. He agrees with King’s philosophy in spite of his atheism.
Those in the King camp in the black community are able to assess facts with a more balanced and proportionate understanding. Here is John McWhorter sharing facts about police interactions: ruclips.net/video/mT2rlJe9cuU/видео.html
The United States and Canada are both among the least racist nations on earth by every measurement. And when good people who have sought justice and felt good about doing so have achieved their goal, they can either congratulate themselves and live in the good consequences of their achievements or they can perpetuate their place as justice warriors by inventing or making up new ways to justify their continued “work for justice”. They can make up terms like “systemic racism” and “inherent white privilege” (which serve religiously to provide the eternal enemy devil and original sin of the devils who fell from heaven) and exaggerate things like this narrative about police brutality. These terms are not without some reality, but they are turned into hyperbolic rhetoric leading to utopian demands. These are language control devices; propaganda tactics used in Marxist political campaigns.
Only 9 unarmed black people were killed by police in 2019 in the US. If you don’t arm yourself in interactions with police, you have about as much chance of dying as getting struck by lightning.
This is not to say there is no racism. And there are aspects of system which do lead to unfair outcomes on racial lines. These do need to be addressed. Yet, there will always be a little ugliness in a fallen world. But the utopian vision is being placed as unconditional demand by those in the anti racism as new religion camp.
This means they will pursue an eternal war without being open to facts, reason, or the limitations of reality. And they are also being used by others who have larger, destructive philosophies. Socialism and Marxism are going to take advantage of the unrest that BLM is creating.
Ironically, all those who care about black lives and truly believe they matter must oppose BLM because BLM’s proposals will lead to great harm to many blacks. The “defund the police” mantra we are now hearing is a good example. Most blacks in the US die from black on black murder. Cops are in those neighborhoods more for that reason. Defund the cops and they will police less and more black lives will be lost.
The narrative we are using as Christians will not be successful against the ideology we are facing. A more direct method will be required. I am not certain that civil war is avoidable at this point. When discussion is negated, force rises as the alternative. And our Christian reaction to that may need to be explored. And Dr. King May help with this as well.
The problem is that there are also philosophical assumptions on the right that are not grounded in the Christian worldview. Historian John Fea has a book on White evangelical Christianity called, "Believe Me" where he documents this stuff. Also neo-conservative types lack to misleading argue that there views are entirely based on facts which is false. For example regarding racial bias in law enforcement there are a number of scholarly works that refute the neo-conservative view that racial bias in law enforcement is a myth such as the recent work out of Cambridge University Press Titled, _"Suspect Citizens: What 20 Million Traffic Stops Tell Us About Policing and Race"_
www.amazon.com/dp/1108454046/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_OnO2EbDK2J644
Disagreeing that there is racial bias is law enforcement is one thing but to say the other side lacks argument and evidence is just false because are plenty of studies and academic works that do just that.
Also here is Heather MacDonald thoroughly refuted with tons of empirical studies regarding systemic racism in the justice system and law enforcement:
www.washingtonpost.com/news/opinions/wp/2018/09/18/theres-overwhelming-evidence-that-the-criminal-justice-system-is-racist-heres-the-proof/
LogosTheos Agreed. There are still things like being pulled over more and being “roughed up” more in interactions with police. I do not wish to imply that these cannot be worked on further for even more improvement. Incarceration for non-violent crimes is another matter to work on.
I want to keep advocating for justice in all these fronts. My saying that Canada and the United States are among the least racist countries in the world, did not mean they are not racist at all. It is the hyperbole that some kind of “systemic, intentional genocide” or “daily hunting” of blacks is occurring that needs to be checked by reality to prevent disproportionate responses like these riots.
LogosTheos Again, I do not dispute these studies findings and would support correcting them. The term systemic racism is not a falsehood. It is just used as a religious device which takes the realities MacDonald’s studies point to and turns it into a weapon by saying “All whites are inherently guilty and racist no matter what” and must come to accept this inherent sin and accept all the demands of blacks even if it means destroying freedom and stability or safety in society as riots and looting and violence against others occur.
Thank you for the response. I have edited my original post as I can see how the way I spoke of systemic racism was too dismissive.
If most people detest racism in Canada, why is it that French Canadians are STILL discriminated against in this time and age? Especially francophones outside of Québec. As recently as fall 2018 Franco-Ontarians were discriminated against by their own Ontario government. So racism is very alive and well in Canada!!!
What exactly are you talking about Daniel? First, french Canadians are not a race.
Second, if there is a group that is discriminatory it is the Quebec government and not Ontario.
Want evidence? I can post a billboard in French in Ontario today. If I try to post an English billboard in Quebec I get arrested. So yes please tell me about discrimination.
Wolfschanzeful You obviously don’t know what it’s like to be a francophone outside of Québec
Here is a better definition of racism: Prejudice against a particular race. Acts of discrimination or antagonism against someone of a certain race due to prejudice are then analogically named "racism" as well. The insistence to include "based on a belief in the superiority of one's own race" in the definition seems unnecessarily restrictive in defining a useful and meaningful concept, and many scenarios you can dream up illustrate this.
Racism comes from ignorance and separation. Get people together and eventually they come together. realizing stye have much more in common than they do otherwise.
Keep in mind these definitions are written by people who don't face racism as much as people who do. So their definition is one perspective. It's a good idea to ask thise who are often targeted as a group what their definition is.
Rationality and goodwill in harmony. Thanks for this...Sadly, don't be shocked when this video gets demonitized.
Thank you! I've been saying much the same thing and getting a lot of flack for it.
Just interested, would you concede to the systematic (as much as I don’t like that overused word) nature of things like policing, housing, or education that still permeates through many black communities to this day?
Finally was able to finish this after starting it hours ago and getting distracted many times. Thank you for all you said, especially about not calling it racially motivated with no evidence to show or prove that. I told a more liberal friend of mine who is a fledgling Christian that it is improper and unhelpful to the problem to promote a racial narrative when we don't know the officers motivations. I did that after telling her to pause for a minute and explained how such thinking and talk just perpetuates the problem of racism when it may never have been present to begin with. The cops were responding to a call and dud not single Mr Floyd out at random. She actually saw that and really agreed which was great.
I also told my mom that the media has to stop contributing as well. They could've simply reported that an officer put his knee on a man's neck and he died, but they made a point of detailing and disclosing their skin colors which is highly irresponsible knowing that it could insight people. If we can be gender neutral then we can be color neutral as well. God love ya brother! In Christ, Andrew
You can't be christian and a marxist at the same time. Marxism literally comes from satanic scriptures and blm is a marxist movement.
Finally, a logical thought
God bless you, Brian. After seeing comments by some Catholic clergy then hearing people like you I believe now more than ever that we live in the time of the laity...
I have a question - the definition on which you're leaning in the video is more of a "classic" definition of racism. But what about something called "cultural racism", which is a little different? I'm not an expert in this field but maybe that term would be more relevant to the problem. Don't get me wrong, researchers and academics didn't all agree that there IS definitely a thing called cultural racism, but I think that term plays a role here and would be good to consider in this context. Cultural racism was something debated i.e. by academics, and I'm curious if you or someone in the comments could elaborate on this subject.
Well, culturally, American society is anti-Catholic. There is certainly a deep-rooted dislike of clerical celibacy which goes back to the Reformation, which included a rejection of monasticism.
Even when it's not fair to accuse of racism to individual persons because we don't know their motivations, statistically speaking there is a bias against black people from police officers (...and probably from many other kind of individuals as well), so I'm pretty sure it's safe to assume that black people is being mistreated by the police because their appearance, so the protests are justified. That last case of a police officer killing a black civilian is just the tip of the iceberg, not the whole problem (however, I don't support the violence that have happened during the protests, I'm pretty sure the people that did that wasn't intending to protest and instead they were taking advantage of the confusion for their own selfish reasons).
Where is your evidence that there is a systemic problem with black mistreatment at the hands of the police? Do you want to know how many unarmed black men were killed by cops last year: 9. Yes. 9. In a country of 350 million. That is the shallow basis on which people assume cops are systematically racist...
In 2019 47% more unarmed whites were killed by police than unarmed blacks.
Luis Enrique is promoting a false argument.
In 2015 the US Department of Justice conducted a study in which they found that unarmed blacks were more likely to be shot by black police officers than white police officers.
The study and all its information along with many others, are available for anyone to see at any moment right at our fingertips.
The DOJ study was done under President Barack Obama. The heads of President Obama's Department of Justice at the time, leading the investigations were Eric Holder and Loretta Lynch. Both blacks. No bias in the US Department of Justice in 2015, or in its study.
They were far more than 9:
www.statista.com/statistics/585152/people-shot-to-death-by-us-police-by-race/
It may seem odd that more "white" people were killed by police than black people, and people is still claiming that there is racism involved(someone else already pointed that out in this conversation). But we should consider than the population that is considered "white" according to the census is far more than the one that is considered black.
According to the census www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/US/PST045219 13.4% of the population in USA self identify as black, but 23% of the people that were shot to death by US police were black.
That means that the probability of a black person is shot in 2020 is (23%)*(1/13.4%) = 1.7 times bigger than non-black person. Ok, you may be thinking that it's more likely that black people is involved in crime not because their genetics but because the enviornment where they grew up, and it's not because bias of the police. However this other stats seems to tell the contrary:
mappingpoliceviolence.org/
There is also the implicit associaton test, that shows that people tend to have more preference for people with light skin tone:
implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/selectatest.html
The bias is there in most(if not all) people, regardless if they are police officers or not, however they could still receive training to prevent the bias from affecting their labor.
Now about the 2015 study mentioned. Even if that's true, that wouldn't mean there is no racism involved. Black people also tend to prefer light skin tone according to implicit association tests and I wouldn't be surprised if there were more black police officers in places where there is more black people in general.
@@luisoncpp you don't seem to understand. The conversation is about unarmed people. So yes, the guy commenting above says that there were nine and indeed there were nine.
You are responding to him by showing the total number of people shot by police. Did you not know that shooting people is part of police work?
Anyway, it would be cool to see you respond to him by admitting that he was right. And that you were mistaken because you are confusing normal police work with wrongfully shooting unarmed people.
Thanks for this video. As a a Catholic (who happens to be Black 🇩🇲🇹🇹), I am moved to reflect, and to concede that perhaps racism is too strong an accusation to level in most cases. However, I would like to hear your thoughts on real or perceived discrimination of minority races, which may be the cause of a lot of anger being witnessed, as these may not stem from racial superiority (eg, white/black supremacy), but a belief that other races are inferior in some way.
Also, with respect to the hashtag you neglected to name, it simply draws attention to the dismissive attitudes some have to black lives, and to the way black people are perceived as dangerous for acting in a way that is nothing out of the ordinary. Our lives have inherent dignity which is equal to all other humans
I think there is a severe misunderstanding on part of a lot of white people (I'm white) about racism that sadly prevents them them truly being able to fight it (even if we truly are against it in principle). We understand racism now as a systemic phenomenon that has arms in many aspects in society. It's so intertwined institutionally that people can take part in racist behavior without even realizing it, but whenever it's pointed out and brought to the spotlight, there's this natural resistance by white people to admitting that it takes place, because, like you said, the word racist, though entirely appropriate, brings connotations of KKK/Neo-nazi movements that are obviously so distant and ugly to the average white person that using the same word to describe these hate groups and the common white man behavior seems abhorrent and incriminating, understandably so. But in order to be able to truly fight racism we must first admit that we, even if only subconsciously, participate in racist behavior and attitudes, even those of us who are extremely opposed to it. Without recognizing that sad reality it's gonna be really hard to fight it when you point out systemic racism and people say: "There's just one race, the human race." It's well intentioned but misses the whole point precisely because they're unaware of systemic racism. I myself was like this for a long time. People's hearts can and will change with dialogue about these sensitive topics, but we must bring them to the spotlight. I hope God aids us in this quest to bring true equality, free of all inherited systemic racism, to all countries. God bless you Anna-Marie!
Ever wonder why blacks are so anti-Catholic? Back in 1960, many black Baptists are as much against Kennedy as the white Baptists were. It was softened after “Daddy” King spoke in his behalf.
jacurutu Thank you! God bless you too. Dialogue is so important, but there is so much hurt that needs to be understood and validated in order for that dialogue to be fruitful.
Yes I think that any group that is perceived as inferior or a minority has a greater likelihood of being discriminated against. I'm thinking right now of Orthodox traditional Catholics that even in our own Church are being discriminated against. There are some similarities here.
Thank you
Racism will ALWAYS exist! People are tribal and always will be...That old quote-"birds of a feather flock together" is just part of life...That's why segregation still happens naturally! People self segregate by race, culture and always have! Even in prison where people are forced to live together, the inmates self segregate!...NOT out of hatred or "racism" either but because people prefer to live among their own race,culture, people and there is nothing wrong with that!... If you look at a demographic map of America it clearly shows everyone, race and culture living self segregated. That whole "melting pot" idea is simply not true!
This thought process is anti-Christian at close inspection.
@@jacurutu6888 how?
True many sociological Studies have shown that be the case. This tends to be the case also among many animal species. Animals tend to live in family groups and those outside of their family groups are defended against and often attacked. Most people think of horses as a very peaceful and loving creature but if you watch horses in Wild herds that have never been domesticated you'll see a completely different side of them. I'm not saying we should act like wild beasts and just saying from a sociological standpoint we have a lot of those inherent characteristics that animals do.
Racism exist I will admit
Even when we have really good friends of another race racism exist
Like myself me as a Singaporean Chinese, it is actually really common for racist jokes to fly across the table Even between friends of different races. Yes Chinese, Malays and Indians do crack Yellow brown and black jokes during a seafood buffet dinner not to mention the religious jokes flying everywhere. Yes such things happen way more in Singapore than in America it is that irinic.
But that does not mean that we are racist. We do wish that everyone have equal opportunities, treated equally in the eyes of the law and are just respect others. Racism in Singapore is one of the many ways to crack jokes in such a diverse society.
I saw a report that said India is the most racist country on the planet
America is by far not the most racist country, but it’s still a huge problem here. Racist jokes are fine with the consent of those present (I.e. the people your eating with), but also be wary of making harmful jokes that can perpetuate harmful stereotypes.
What he said about someone stealing 40 and owing 40 is incorrect. If someone steals 40 and you needed that money to pay a bill you were not able to pay the bill and now you got interest on that payment. The person who stole it owes you that and they owe you the amount that you had to pay over and above because you did not have the money at the time.
I was really disheartened and disappointed by Ascension Presents Franciscan Friars slanted and pandering commentary about race. I pray they listen to Brian's commentary. I am have LEARNED from this. I found it absolutely brilliant. Thank you, Brian!
Did you actually listen to the friars at all? It was a very insightful look at system racism through the lens of a black Catholic friar! How was it disappointing in your view?
Thank you for this, God reward you. Mary keep you in truth and wisdom my brother. Christ died for all for their salvation.
Sadly you miss the point. When a police officer kills a black civilian, people are not calling that individual cop racist. A black cop can kill a black civilian; but the problem that leads to these protests is how often the system lets them away with it. The claim is that the system is racist, not the individual officer. Many of these innocent deaths are down to racial profiling, not crime.
Loved the video! Also, what is the name of your intro song. It’s beautiful
Hey @BrianHoldsworth !! I love your videos! I just had a quick question about bachelor parties. I wont be married in a while but I just wanted to know what a Catholic bachelor party should look like. Thank you for all you have done!
I'm at 5:11. I think your definition of racism is something being fought over right now. The competing definition, that racism is about structures of power and not individuals, could have your PM be correct. Canadian social dynamics and institutions could be biased against people of color every where and every day, even if not a single Canadian thought their race superior.
So the issue becomes very complicated when the same word means wildly different things to different people.
I therefore appreciate your clarity to your definition, even as I recognize that definition is fading and a new definition ascending.
I agree with you that the term racism is being used ideologically by our current power elites. Especially by whites who wish to justify their disdain for fellow whites who refuse to accept their ideas. They equally disdain persons of color who refuse to go along. A case in point is Joe Biden’s comment that a black man who supported Trump was NOT black. Clarence Thomas is certainly given this treatment and has been since he embarrassed the heck out of Biden when he laced into Biden’s committee for Biden’s attempt to destroy his reputation.
Hi Brian. Wonderful explanation, with your usual calm demeanor and rational arguments. Now you should touch on some ways to take your suggestions forward once we have common language and are truly open to dialog.
Be wary of people who are anti-racist and anti-Christian at the same time. To be a Christian is to have the ability to say: Our Father. To say Our Father is to recognize that our neighbor is our brother, and should be respected, loved and praised as a member of our family. Almost blood from our blood.
The problem is that anti-Christians only recognize their identity groups as "brothers", in the Christian sense. What does that mean? For these people, only those belonging to these groups are worth living. When they say: "Humans are THE problem" they do not mean themselves. They mean whoever disagree with them.
Thank you Brian. I agree with your comments. Except, like one person said, the $40 should be paid back more than the stolen amount.
I haven't watched any if this yet but before I do I want to say thank you for making it. In Christ, Andrew
Great clarity and reasoning as always. Thank you and God bless you.
Dear Mr. Holdsworth,
If you believe that people can be victims of "racism and its expressions," you have already bought into an ideology. Although I have been called many racial slurs, I strongly disagree that racism is or can be repellent or reprehensible, nor do I see it as a moral question. The belief that racism can hurt people is just a dogma.
I prefer Jordan B Peterson's definition of racism, but otherwise wholeheartedly endorse this video. The substitution of a simpler definition is understandable, but doesn't afford quite the same punch when you get to the point of addressing the lie of racial uniformity.
Exactly... using an oversimplified definition that is highly restrictive by it's very nature hinders the conversation. Furthermore it convicts the victims of mortal sin rather than those who are committing the offense.
Is it possible that denying race is racist?
Only if you're white. If you're white, you're born racist and no matter what you do or say. You'll alays be deemed "racist".
@@beastvicious8672 Well, lots of people like to believe that all people are important.......... uh....Well, except those people over there, and those people who think that way, and those other people who believe that other thing.
Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves. Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles?
@@bloodyconstraint920 I'm well aware who the "wolves" are. The eternal victims kicked out atleast 109 times.
@@beastvicious8672 "When an impure spirit comes out of a person, it goes through arid places seeking rest and does not find it. Then it says, ‘I will return to the house I left.’ When it arrives, it finds the house unoccupied, swept clean and put in order. Then it goes and takes with it seven other spirits more wicked than itself, and they go in and live there. And the final condition of that person is worse than the first. That is how it will be with this wicked generation.”
Thank you for this video!
What do we do when those who genuflect to political movements are our beloved priests and leaders?
Resist them and pray for them. Every day.
Actually listen to what they’re saying and look at the facts that back those leaders up.
@@caitcatxd6104 Which facts?
I don't know if you addressed this in the video and I missed it but I have a question. In regard to measure of response according to a certain crime or wrong doing (eye for an eye) and the implication that the angry and violent response that we're seeing is a disproportionate one, would it really apply to this situation?
I ask this because the claim that the protesters have, to make a whole movement out of the death of George Floyd is not one of anger for this particular murder (although they are and rightfully so, I mean stripping it from any social and political analysis I think the fact is that what happened to him was an injustice) but rather for a prevalent situation across the country, it being, a whole lot of black people living in fear and being targeted by the police.
I want to make something clear. I think you were right to say that we don't know if the reason they're being targeted is racism or other cause, but nevertheless, seeing the discomfort, anger and even pure despair that a lot of black people are showing and denouncing in this present situation sure makes it seem that they're in fact being targeted more and being treated with injustice.
*I'm not American so this whole situation is kind off alien to me. I just commented based on what I've seen on the news of my country and in some of the news of yours but I clearly am missing a lot of information and context, so take everything I said with a grain of salt.
Although I want to make clear that the question prevails.
I am sure this is too much truth for some. But thank you! I really appreciate you and you being so rational.
I don’t think most people are racist. This whole thing feels more polically than racially motivated.
Politically
"racist" is a marxist term, which was coined by Leon Trotsky. Both communists. Communism in Russia killed 66 million people, without war. The state just deemed people "racist", then justified murdering them.
Psalm 11:5
The Lord tests the righteous, but his soul hates the wicked and the one who loves violence.
By that ridiculous benchmark, we couldn’t accuse klansmen lynching a black man of racism. We can make educated suppositions about certain actions.
Dismissing BLM as racist is a special kind of silly.
Bit of a stretch given that a "klansman" has already a clear and biased motive.
BLM is clearly racist. It is a black movement against white people and police. I'm not retarded so I know that racism isn't the worst thing ever created, and the BLM movement makes a lot of sense.
A lot of people think "eye for an eye" is archaic, but really it was an inspiration for it's time when it came to justice in a time, so many thousands of years ago, putting someone's eye out, especially someone of standing meant death! When I learned that, it was, shall I say eye opening. :)
Hi Brian. glad to hear what you said. It has been a needed challenge to not think that I am superior to someone else's ethnicity. It lacks all humility and understanding as a Christian and in my pride, immaturity and grandiosity, I have failed a good many times on getting it right. With these faults very newly aware, I have made a renewed commitment to follow Christ more as he intended and I pray to "love one another as I have loved you" I had no idea that I was in fact this much a racist. Begging for forgiveness and new works!
You jewish?
@@beastvicious8672 no
@@jeffreyscottbrock When you say superior, what do you mean exactly? Also what do you refer to as being "racist"?
Thank you
Other Catholics are saying racism is everywhere we need look at our behavior how we treated someone without knowing it was racism.
If I’m mean or rude I’m mean or rude but if I do that to a black person it doesn’t morph into racism, I’m still mean or rude, greedy, selfish, violent, or whatever. I must admit I expected you be on that train. So thanks for thinking.
That not what that means. Casual racism can be comparative to “mansplaining”. It might be making assumptions about someone, like thinking that they probably aren’t very educated or assuming that they aren’t educated in certain things, assuming their past, or assuming some stereotype about their race is true. It isn’t that you do this to a single black person, but if you do this to most, if not all, black people who are strangers, then you’re being inadvertently racist. Honestly, many people unconsciously do this because we’re all conditioned to think this way, but it isn’t a problem unless your words and actions are influenced by those assumptions. Sometimes you don’t realize your doing, but that doesn’t mean you’re racist, just that you’re ignorant in the way a child would be ignorant about world politics. It’s simply that you haven’t been educated about how your actions might come off. This is just a minor example of inadvertent racism, but there is more than that.
Thanks
Also read: "The Slaughter of Cities: Urban Renewal and Ethnic Cleansing".
You know if you’re being treated with contempt or love. I don’t need the hater to confess! It’s that simple.
You are way ahead !
Hymn names that were used in that video?
“We need to learn to love the individual outside and distinct from the superficial categories and groupings that political parties & the media want to group them into according to their infantile narratives.” 👈🏼 YES!!
As usual...an intelligent and articulate statement. Thanks so very much.
Skin color is suppose to be a detail.
Race isn't just "skin colour".
In my opinion, it’s not constructive to focus on “racism”, rather we need to focus on the racist individuals that do the wrong. Why? Because the former is an intangible concept, that you can not change, but the later is a real person you can hold accountable. Real change comes by holding the guilty individuals accountable, rather than blaming an entire group for the misdeeds of the past.
I would like to hear more about understanding what Jesus meant about judging others.
Love listening to you. Crazy smart.